Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?

No, the route is suitable for beginners and families. Daily distances: 35–60 km.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes, or rent one from us (insurance included).

Breakfast is included. Half board (7 dinners) can be added.

Can I extend my stay in Vienna?

Yes, extra nights can be added.

8-Day Danube Cycling: Passau to Vienna Bike Tour

Cost

Cost Includes

7 nights in carefully selected hotels (3★/4★/5★ options)
Daily breakfast buffet
Standard bike rental
Welcome briefing
Luggage transfer between hotels
Detailed travel information (maps, routes, attractions, contacts)
1 ferry ride (Au–Schlögen) incl. bike
1 wine tasting in Wachau
Danube Card (discounts in Upper Austria)
GPS app access (offline maps)
24/7 local & international support hotline
Insurance for bike theft & damage

Cost Excludes

Flights to/from Vienna
Tourist taxes (if applicable)
Handling fee (€20)
Helmets (bring your own)
Optional dinners/half board

Overview

Cycle through Upper and Lower Austria, enjoy breathtaking views of the Schlögen Bend, ride past vineyards in the Wachau Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and finish your adventure in the heart of Vienna. Along the way, indulge in traditional Austrian food, taste Wachau wines, and discover centuries of history – all while following one of Europe’s most famous cycle routes.

Trip Highlights

Explore Passau’s lush old town and its unique “three rivers” confluence.
Witness the Schlögener Schlinge, a 180° river bend carved by granite cliffs.
Visit Linz, the European Capital of Culture.
Cycle through the scenic Strudengau and Nibelungengau.
Admire Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s most stunning monasteries.
Taste the famous Grüner Veltliner wine in Wachau.
End your trip with Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral and a slice of Sachertorte.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Schärding or Passau

Welcome to Austria! Stroll through Schärding’s baroque Silberzeile lane or explore Passau’s redesigned car-free city center.

Day 02 :

Passau to Danube Bend

Cycle past the Inn and Danube Rivers, visit Engelhartszell Trappist monastery, ride through the Donauleiten nature reserve, and reach the famous Schlögen Bend, where the Danube twists dramatically. Ferry crossing to your hotel.

Day 03 :

Danube Bend to Linz

Ride through the fertile Eferdinger Basin. Stop at charming towns like Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering before arriving in Linz, a city buzzing with culture and history.

Day 04 :

Linz to Grein

Take a detour to St. Florian Monastery and Austria’s oldest town, Enns, with its 60m tower. Continue to Grein, home to Austria’s oldest municipal theater and the Greinburg Castle.

Day 05 :

Grein to Wachau

Cycle through the once-feared Strudengau, where sailors once struggled, and visit Maria Taferl pilgrimage church high above the river.

Day 06 :

Wachau to Krems / Tulln

Discover Melk Abbey, then cycle through vineyards and orchards of Wachau. Visit wine villages like Spitz and Weißenkirchen, see Dürnstein Castle ruins, and finish in Krems or Tulln. Enjoy a wine tasting to end the day.

Day 07 :

Krems/Tulln to Vienna

The final stretch! Cycle through the Vienna Woods before reaching Austria’s capital. Reward yourself with coffee and Sachertorte, a stroll down Mariahilfer Strasse, or a horse-drawn Fiaker ride.

Day 08 :

Departure

Check out and say goodbye to Austria. Or extend your stay in Vienna!

Cycling Along the Danube: From Passau to Vienna – Europe’s Most Iconic Bike Route

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Cycling Along the Danube: From Passau to Vienna – Europe’s Most Iconic Bike Route